Toulon

Sealion
Richard Martin
Tue 31 Aug 2010 06:33
27th August
 
We left the Island of Embriez with again light easterly winds on the nose. We were really surprised to find a large swell out at sea, that really wasn't very comfortable - Clearly the winds forecast for tomorrow have started in the Golfe de Lion sending this swell in.
 
Again we had to motor the 19 miles to Toulon. We arrived with a berth next to our Lymington Friend Bob in his boat Roanda. A few beers and glasses of wine have been sunk.
 
28th August
 
The winds forecasted arrived blowing all day with gusts frequently exceeding 40 knots in the marina/harbour - Imagine what it might have been at sea. At least the wind has kept the sky crystal blue clear and hot.
 
29th August
 
Kathryn arrived in Hyere/Toulon airport at 3.00pm. We caught a bus to and from the airport - frustratingly we found that Hyeres airport was only walking distance from the airport. With calm weather we could have easily sailed around to pick her up
 
30th August
 
Again frustratingly the wind (Mistral) recommenced to day so we continue to be stuck in Toulon. Kathryn was happy though as she was able to get some retail therapy done and with plenty of sun, sunbath on the foredeck

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